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Parking Ramp- • • P K April 28, 1988 Council Report: 88 - CITY OF HOPKINS - PARKING -RAMP Proposed Action. Based on the report of the Director of Engineering, staff recommends the following motion: the request for an EAW for the parking ramp is d enied. opet- motion: The request by the Issues to consider. Cdr �i Nano S . Anderson Community Development Analyst o Site Proposal o Analysis o Planning & Zoning Discussion Staff recommends approval of the following City of Hopkins to construct a parking ramp be approved. Approval of this motion will allow the City to construct a parking ramp. The Zoning and Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit to construct a parking facility. Overview. The City is proposing to construct a parking ramp on the property between 10th & 11th Avenues South, north of the Norwest Bank. A portion of this property is on an existing public parking lot and a portion is parking for the Norwest Bank Building. 11/0 This ramp will be constructed in two phases. The first phase has a tentative starting date in early June and the second phase in September /October. The first phase will accommodate approximately 300 cars and the second phase approximately 100 cars. The ramp will have free short term parking and long term permit parking. o What is the impact on the surrounding area? o Will the parking ramp affect the traffic flow in the area? o What will be the visual affect of the ramp? o Is there a significant environmental impact created by the construction of the ramp? Supporting Documents: o Site Plan. o Resolution • SITE PROPOSAL Front yard Side yard Council Report: 88 - Page 2 Location. The parking ramp will be situated on both the existing City parking lot and the Norwest Bank parking lot which will be transferred to public ownership. This issue will be addressed in the application for a waiver of plat on the lot. The first phase will be constructed approximately 45 -50 feet from the back of the existing buildings along Mainstreet. This will provide 18 angle parking spaces along the north wall of the ramp for the adjacent buildings along Mainstreet. Access to this area will be from 11th Avenue. This road will be a one -way. The following is the required and proposed setbacks: Required Proposed 1 East - approx. 7 feet West - approx. 3 feet 0 North - approx. 45 feet South - approx. 48 feet The site has two front yards because it abutts two streets and is 4111 considered a through lot. Pedestrian Movement. The architect is planning on having marked walkways between the ramp and the adjacent businesses. Two marked walkways are planned from the ramp to the bank and one from the ramp to the Crestland building. The architect would like a different type surface for the walkways, rather than using paint to mark them. The ramp will have one stairway /elevator. This stairway /elevator will be located on the southeast corner of Phase I. Sidewalks will be located along 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue and on the south side of Phase II. In the future, new sidewalks may be added behind the Mainstreet businesses. Signage. The Norwest Bank sign will be relocated on the southwest corner of Phase II. Signage will also be placed on the north side of Phase I for the Mainstreet businesses. Currently the ordinance does not allow off - premises signs in a B -2 District. The staff is determining if a variance should be applied for or if there should be an amendment to the ordinance. • Signage for the ramp itself has not been finalized. The architect is considering a sign along 11th Avenue and a sign on the stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II. • Council Report: 88 - Page 3 Internal Functions. The trash enclosures for the Mainstreet businesses will be located along Phase I's north side. This enclosure will probably be constructed of brick. The plan has provided for snow to be dropped in two spots. One area is along 11th Avenue and the second area is located on the east side of Phase II. The parking area on the north side of Norwest Bank is one -way angle parking. This parking will be short -term. The time limit will be determined later by the Parking Committee. The distance from the ramp to the bank is approximately 48 feet. There will be 15 parking spaces behind the Crestland building and the K of C Hall. This road will be a one -way road. Access to this parking area will be from 11th Avenue and the exits will be on 10th Avenue. The time limit for parking in these areas will be determined later by the Parking Committee. The first phase will have two entrance points, one on 11th Avenue and one on 10th Avenue. The only exit for both Phase I and II will be on 10th Avenue. The ramp is designed for an additional exit on 11th III Avenue if it becomes necessary. All the exit points along 10th Avenue will be identified with 'DO NOT ENTER' signs. Drainage. The drainage on the site will remain the same. Water is currently going to the storm sewer at the north end of the property which will continue once the ramp is constructed. External Features. The ramp is designed with an off - white, pre -cast concrete on the upper sections and brick around the base. The stairway towers will be an exterior of brick. Part of the Phase II ramp will have a higher ceiling. This higher ceiling area will be along 11th Avenue. This area can be used for future commercial development in the ramp. The stairway towers will have windows on various sides. These windows have been placed on the exposed areas to the public. The stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II can be expanded to construct a skyway from the bank to the ramp. The height of the parking ramp will vary. Phase I will be three floors and Phase II will be one floor. The architect has provided for expansion in the future. Phase I can be expanded to two more floors and Phase II three more floors. The highest points of the ramp will be approximately 30 feet. The ordinance allows a maximum height of 70 feet. • • Council Report: 88 -84 Page 4 The parking ramp will be lit both internally and externally. The ramp has been designed with lighting to make the ramp appealing and safe looking to the public. Inside high pressure sodium yellow lighting will be used with a white lighting outside. The white lighting will be used on the outside to prevent the existing building colors from being distorted. The plan shows landscaping along 11th and 10th Avenues. The exact plantings have not yet been determined. The architect is planning on using plantings that will not hide the ramp. The parking ramp does not require landscaping because it is located in a B -2 district. Other Issues. The Director of Engineering has been working with an electrical engineer on the possibility of underground wiring behind the Mainstreet businesses. This will probably be done at a future date along with the new proposed sidewalk. The underground electrical wiring to the Crestland building and K of C Hall will be done in conjunction with the construction of the ramp. A plan is being developed for temporary parking during the 4111 construction of Phase I. The City owned property to the west should accommodate most of the lost parking during construction. Analysis. What is the impact on the surrounding area? The parking facility is being constructed to address the parking shortage in this area. Many businesses will be inconvenienced during the construction but the end result will outweigh the temporary inconvenience. The staff has worked with the architect to minimize the problems and to accommodate the concerns of the surrounding businesses. Temporary parking arrangements are being made while the ramp is being constructed. - Will the parking ramp affect the traffic flow in the area? The ramp has been designed to minimize any traffic problems. The only exit at this time from the ramp will be on 10th Avenue. Tenth Avenue is a less busier street than 11th Avenue and can handle the increase in traffic. Exiting traffic will be able to make both a left and right turn. There should be little impact on 11th Avenue, since all traffic will be entering on this street. Internally all roads are one way, exiting again on 10th Avenue Council Report: 88 -84 Page 5 - What will be the visual affect of the ramp? The ramp has been designed to create a friendly and appealing appearance to the user. It is well lit and not hidden by landscaping to make the user feel safe at all times. The inside of the ramp is painted white for a lighter appearance. The architect has placed the ramp 45 -50 feet behind the Mainstreet businesses so as not to create a small dark alley between the ramp and businesses. The burgundy color of the brick will contrast very nicely with the pre -cast concrete for a neat clean visual impact. Is there a significant environmental project? impact created by this As was stated before, the staff has received a petition for an Environmental Assesment Worksheet. The petitioners are concerned that there will be a change in drainage created by the construction of the parking ramp which will create a flooding problem on the abutting properties. An EAW is not mandatory in this situation. However, the Council can request an EAW if they feel it is necessary. The staff feels that the EAW is not needed in this case. The Director of Engineerings report is enclosed. Alternatives. 1. Approve the Conditional Use Permit to construct the parking facility. By granting the Conditional Use Permit the parking facility will be able to be built. 2. Deny the Conditional Use Permit to construct the parking facility. By denying the Conditional Use Permit the parking facility will not be able to be constructed. The Commission will have to identify findings of fact to support their denial. 3. Continue for further information. If the commission feels that further information is needed, the item should be continued. • • Zoning & Planning Discussion P.S. Vedi, architect, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Vedi explained the parking facility. He stated that there had been numerous meetings with many groups and the proposed plan was the final result of the input. Mr. Vedi stated there would be handicapped parking on the second and third floors of the ramp. A resident was concerned that there would be no green area between the ramp and the Mainstreet businesses. Mr. Vedi stated that there was no room because of the parking. He might be able to design some green space around the dumpster. The City staff noted that we have received a petition from the EQB which is signed by local residents to undertake an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the parking ramp. Most specifically, they are concerned about the increased drainage from this site and the potential flooding to neighboring properties. We received this petition on the day of the Zoning and Planning meeting and therefore did not have time to complete a review for this meeting. An EAW is not mandatory under state requirements for a parking facility of this size. However, if it is found that the project could cause a significant environmental impact, the Council may require an EAW. Mr. Vedi stated that in his experience an EAW is not done on a ramp for under 500 vehicles. The covered area of the ramp is the same as the current parking lot and the ramp has also added no green space. The staff noted that the two proposed signs on the north end of Phase I are considered off - premises and not allowed. The staff will determine if a variance should be applied for or if there should be an amendment to the ordinance. • M 0 10 • 2 5 50 10TH AVE. SO. 11TH AVE. SO. 100 10TH /1 1TH SITE PARKING DECK l 1 • 1 w to cc N z_ 2 • : • ••.. Por 14in F.G:I:+y (Kase 2) N ‘d reValt=• OMR trW:WILIA ; ; • • • • ••, I" • so*.cfr" ira.41 „t,„„• 10+1, Ave. S. r-- Ex;■+. bi41. Pa. If4m (Noise 1') 1 I +1, Ave.. S. S 11 PLA4 • L E.x • April 22, 1988 Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 100 Capitol Square Building 550 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone Jim Kerrigan City of Hopkins 1010 South 1st Street Hopkins, MN 55343 RE: Petition for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Hopkins Parking Ramp Dear Mr. Kerrigan: The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) has received a petition requesting that an EAW be prepared on the project described in the petition, and has determined that City of Hopkins is the appropriate governmental unit to decide the need for an EAW. The requirements for environmental review, including the preparation of EAWs, can be found in the Minnesota Rules parts 4410.0200 - .7800. Please contact me if you do not have access to these rules. The procedures to be followed in making the EAW decision are set forth in part 4410.1100, (page 13 of the rules). Key points in the procedures include: 1. No final government approvals may be given to the project named in the petition until the need for an EAW has been determined. If the decision is to prepare an EAW, approval must be withheld until either a Negative Declaration is issued or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is completed (see part 4410.3100, subp. 1, page 25). 2. A first step in making the decision regarding the need for an EAW would be to compare the project to the mandatory EAW, EIS and Exemption categories listed in parts 4410.4300, 4410.4400, and 4410.4600, respectively (starting on page 32). If the project should fall under any of these categories, environmental review is automatically required or prohibited. If this should be the case, proceed accordingly. 3. If preparation of an EAW is neither mandatory nor exempted, City of Hopkins has the option to prepare an EAW. The standard to be used to decide if an EAW should be done is given in part 4410.1100, subp. 6. Note that this requires that a record of decision including specific findings of fact be maintained. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 55 • 4111 Mr. Kerrigan April 22, 1988 Page Two 4. You are allowed 15 working days (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays do not count) for your decision unless it must be made by a board or other body which meets only periodically, in which case you have 30 working days. You may request an extra 15 days from EQB if the decision is not made by a board. 5. You must notify, in writing, the proposer, the petitioners' representative and the EQB of your decision within five (5) working days (again, Saturday, Sunday and holidays do not count). I would appreciate your sending a copy of your record of decision on the petition along with notification of your decision for our records. This is not required, however. Notice of the petition and its assignment to your unit of government will be published in the EOB Monitor on May 2, 1988. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to call my staff. The phone number is (612) 296 -8253 or you may call on our toll -free line by dialing 1- 800 - 652 -9747 and asking for the Environmental Quality Board, Environmental Review Program. Sincerely, Jas a ct Gregg M. Downing Environmental Review Coordinator cc: Dennis Roof, petition representative April 11, Minnesota Environmental Duality Board 300 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55455 15018 Peteler Lane Minnetonka, Mn. 55345 Attention: Mr. Greg Downing Dear Mr. Downing: Please find enclosed the necessary information which will support a request for a EAW. (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) I have appreciated your suport on the phone and want you to know that ,I stand ready to give additional information if you feel It would be helpful. * A description of the proposed project .* - The building of a multi - level parking ramp adiacentto Northwest Bank West at 1011 1st ree outh Hopkins. * Name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the petitioners .* - Dennis Roof, 15018 Peteler Lane, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 - Home telephone # 934 -1832 Work telephone # 541 -7114. * A brief description of the potential environmental effects which may result from the project. * As a result of the project additional water will drain a block and half away and cause additional flooding problems for some 100 residents of the area. Presently inadequate storm sewers are causing flooding in the area after a heavy rain. It seems inconceivable, that additional building would take place in the area, until the storm sewer situation is corrected. * Material evidence' indicating that, because of the nature- or location of the proposed project, there may be a potential for significant environmental effects. * It is obvious that ANY additional building in the area will add to the flooding problem. You would need only common sense to realize that additional hard are will add additional water to the already critical situation. * Signatures and mailing addresses of at least 25 persons. * Signatures of local residents affected are attached. Please take this request for a EAW under advisement. Your support of this request is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Dennis Roof cc - City of Hopkins File: Petition Form ai rr,e x ,L Q , e . � t Petition Address )1° r KiAr April 11, 1988 / a5 1 !/� S. 4 n e pKm bit) /&_ b S y•il K: ^s 3 Jig K. 13 /3-,#h, h d p K i As n — )3 /4 u, 5 . .�x;�s _ / 3 VI 0 y. x : As 1 2_, /l° iK / <V V,0" g /LJ i '- _ ,kte N. K : At Page 1 No $9 K �e� File: Petition Form • Name fd Al 7i(gye-1 72,„,K,7 Petition Hop ;se 11 n11K0ar Het K,ire Address rc3 ,J o 1 1. J /r -1l' �� 7 f /K / L I NNK " /3-V—/ o� 14,KA0 _ 73 April 11, 1988 Page a:// 20 CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: 88 -28 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP88 -6 WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP8 -6 has been made by the City of Hopkins to construct a parking ramp between 10th & 11th Avenues South, north of the Norwest Bank building. WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for a Conditional Use Permit CUP88 -6 was filed on March 30, 1988. 2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on April 26, 1988. 3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a public hearing on April 26, 1988; all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard. 4. That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission were considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hopkins City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in respect to CUP88 -6: 1. That the parking facility meets the requirements for a B -2 District. 2. That the parking facility meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit. 3. That the parking facility will provide needed parking for the downtown area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88 -6 is hereby approved subject to the following Conditions: 1. That a waiver of plat is granted. 2. Council will review petition and determine if an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required. Adopted this 3rd day of May, 1988. Donald J. Milbert, Mayor